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WW1 - Thessaloniki - The Konak
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WW1 - Thessaloniki - The Konak
WW1 - Thessaloniki - The Konak - an Ottoman-era building built in 1891 as the residence of the governor-general of the Salonica Vilayet and the seat of the Ottoman authorities. It now houses the Ministry of Macedonia and Thrace. Here the scene shows the aftermath of a bomb having been dropped into the garden inside the Konak grounds - 1918.
1918
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Authority Campaign Governor General Salonica Salonika Thessalonica Thessaloniki Konak Ottoman Era
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a bombing incident that took place in the gardens of The Konak, an Ottoman-era building located in Thessaloniki, Greece, in 1918. The Konak, built in 1891, served as the residence of the governor-general of the Salonica Vilayet and the seat of Ottoman authorities. With the onset of World War I and the subsequent Salonica Campaign, the building became a focal point of the conflict. In this image, the serene gardens of The Konak have been disrupted by the sudden explosion of a bomb. The crowd of onlookers, a mix of soldiers and civilians, gather around the scene, their expressions a mixture of shock, curiosity, and concern. The destruction wrought by the bomb is evident in the debris scattered across the garden, as well as the damaged foliage and shattered glass. The Konak, with its grand architecture and historical significance, stands in the background, a stark contrast to the chaos unfolding in its grounds. The Ottoman flag still flies proudly atop the building, a reminder of the political tensions and shifting allegiances that marked this period in Thessaloniki's history. This photograph offers a glimpse into the turbulent events that unfolded in Thessaloniki during the final days of the Ottoman Empire and the early days of the Greek state. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring power of history to shape the present.
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